Scillus Privacy Policy

1. Scope and Research Context

Scillus ("the Platform") is operated by the Scillus team. The official website is https://scillus.app and the contact email is connect@scillus.app. This Privacy Policy applies to individual and institutional users who use Scillus in scientific illustration, academic presentations, and data visualization scenarios.

By accessing, registering, submitting data to, or using any functionality provided by Scillus, you indicate that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please stop using the Platform immediately.

2. Data We Collect and Purposes of Use

Following the principle of data minimization, the Platform collects only the information necessary to provide scientific illustration services, including account identifiers, contact information, illustration request metadata, and essential payment records. We do not collect sensitive information that is not directly related to academic visualization without first informing you.

Collected data is used for identity verification, job queuing and optimization, billing reconciliation, product security auditing, and algorithm iteration based on aggregated and anonymized statistics. Unless we obtain your separate consent or are required to do so by applicable law, we do not use your personal data for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

3. Storage Security and Retention

Scillus uses role-based access control, encrypted transmission, and audit logging to help preserve the confidentiality and integrity of research projects throughout their lifecycle. We regularly perform security reviews and, where appropriate, may engage independent third parties to conduct penetration testing and compliance assessments.

We retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required for legitimate business or compliance needs. When your account is closed or the relevant service purpose has been fulfilled, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable period, unless retention is required to meet legal, regulatory, or audit obligations.

4. Third-Party Services and International Transfers

Scillus may engage trusted cloud providers, payment processors, or academic tooling partners to help deliver the services. We require such third parties to implement appropriate data protection measures and to process information only within the scope of our instructions and applicable agreements.

Before transferring data to another jurisdiction, we assess whether the recipient offers safeguards that are comparable to our own internal standards and to applicable legal requirements. Where required, we will obtain your explicit consent before such transfers.

5. Minors and Sensitive Use Cases

Scillus is intended for adults with independent research capacity. If you are a minor or otherwise lack full legal capacity, you should use the Platform only with the guidance of a legal guardian and after they have reviewed this Policy.

If your work involves highly confidential projects, restricted experimental data, or other sensitive materials, you are responsible for obtaining the necessary internal approvals and performing any required anonymization or redaction before submitting data to the Platform.

6. Your Rights and How to Contact Us

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or request a copy of your personal data, as well as to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. Please send your request to connect@scillus.app and we will respond within a reasonable time frame.

If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us via the email address above. Where necessary, we may arrange for a dedicated contact person to follow up with you.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, for example when we introduce new features or when legal or regulatory requirements change. Updated versions will be published at https://scillus.app. Your continued use of the Platform after an update becomes effective will signify your acceptance of the revised Policy.